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SHEPHERDSVILLE - The recent changes to flood insurance regulations by the federal government are on their way, soon to be followed by changed in flood plain area designations by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The double whammy leaves many area home and business owners in a precarious situation, substantially increasing rates.

An educational seminar hosted by D.M. Fleitz and Associates at the Shepherdsville Government Center was designed to assist owners with various ways of limiting the cost increases.

FRANKFORT -- The 2015 Session of the Kentucky General Assembly is nearing the halfway point, and with few days left to take up legislation a flurry of key bills passed in the House this past week.

Among the bills passed in the House include allowing a local option sales tax in Kentucky, combating the growing issue of heroin in our Commonwealth, and proposals to raise the minimum wage and implement a smoking ban across the state.

UPDATE (FEB.18): The 2015 Kentucky Wrestling Tourment scheduled this weekend has been postponed due to weather conditions.

It will now be held Mar. 9-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

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SHEPHERDSVILLE – After a few down years of wrestling in which the team had a few good wrestlers, but a lack of depth, Bullitt Central showed its rebirth under head coach James Huffman over the weekend as the team finished third in the Third Region Tournament at Pleasure Ridge Park High School.

SHEPHERDSVILLE -- A Bullitt County resident is getting some big recognition for her time and talent.

Tammy Ott, owner of Today’s Kids Childcare & Learning Facility in Shepherdsville, was one of six recently nominated for the EPIC Award given by the National Association of Women Business Owners of Louisville.